TACP KillED in Action/Training
REMEMBER HONOR SUPPORT
TSgt Ian “Patty” Patterson was a loving father, a leader, and a brother in arms. Those who knew and served alongside him remember a caring father, a trusted teammate, and a tested operator. His loss is deeply felt across the TACP community.
To the Patterson family: we grieve with you, and we STAND with you.
To everyone arriving here after seeing a tribute, sharing our message, or hearing about Ian from a teammate: thank you for turning compassion into action.
Our mission is not over.
The days ahead will bring challenges long after the public attention fades. This campaign brings our community together to help the TACP Foundation support Ian’s family through that difficult road.
➡️ How you can help
Make a donation if you are able. Share this campaign with your friends, colleagues, and community. Each act of generosity helps sustain the support that follows a loss like this.
As you share, please protect the dignity and privacy of Ian’s family and teammates. Share this opportunity to help, and give those grieving the space and respect they deserve.
Ian, we honor you as a loving father, a leader, and a brother in arms. We will carry your memory forward by standing shoulder to shoulder with your family and your teammates through the days ahead.
Rest in peace, brother. Our mission continues. Your family will not walk this road alone.
In Honor of the Fallen
This page is dedicated to the enduring memory of the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) airmen who paid the ultimate sacrifice in combat and in training. Silent leaders, relentless warriors, and ultimate teammates—their courage under fire, commitment to the mission, and dedication to one another will never be forgotten.
